Atty. William A. Norris
William A. Norris is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment law, criminal defense and 8 other areas of law.
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William A. Norris is a probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and employment attorney based in Northampton, Massachusetts. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1965), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1967), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1969). Educated at Boston University (LL.B., 1963) and Williams College (B.A., 1959). Serands clients in Northampton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William A. Norris is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment law, criminal defense and 8 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1959, and has been licensed for 61 years
- William practices in Northampton, MA
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William A. Norris is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
William A. Norris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William A. Norris is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William A. Norris is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William A. Norris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Northampton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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